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As soon as the exploration leases expired, the opposition would seek to ensure they were not renewed.

"It's subject to a State Agreement Act so obviously requires the consent of the mining leaseholders but I think a sensible discussion with those mining lease holders should result in a fair and good outcome."

Mr McGowan said he would personally hold the conversations with the leaseholders.

"I am confident people will see the reason in not ever allowing mining on the Mitchell Plateau," he said.

Mr McGowan denied the move would be seen as increasing sovereign risk for mineral explorers and didn't expect they would need to be paid compensation.

"Norman Moore recently closed down eight mining leases in the southwest - that was a far more dramatic decision."

To mine bauxite on the Mitchell Plateau could require a refinery, which was unacceptable, he said.